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Tourism and hospitality sectors react to Virgin Australia’s big news

While Virgin Australia's move into voluntary administration wasn't necessarily a shock, the…

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Travel industry reacts to Virgin’s move into administration

While it wasn’t necessarily a shock when Virgin Australia announced this morning…

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Hotel Wrap: Marriott sees signs of China recovery, Crown’s staff support + MORE!

Keen for some uplifting hospitality news? Take the elevator up to this…

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AFTA and Tourism Accommodation Australia respond to govt stimulus package

AFTA chief executive Jayson Westbury said the federal stimulus package will provide…

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Hotel Wrap: Accor’s new partnership, Ovolo offers guests a ‘Freesome’, Westin opens in Ubud + MORE!

Wondering what a 'Freesome' is and if it's considered rude for a…

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Trivago licks its wounds after court loss, as industry bodies applaud ruling

Trivago has responded to the Federal Court’s ruling that it misled consumers…

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Hotel Wrap: Pre-register for Club Med, Accor’s new QLD hotel, Hilton launches Tapestry in Australasia + MORE!

Check-in to this week's extra special Hotel Wrap! Okay, so it's not…

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Hotel Wrap: NSW planning reforms welcomed by tourism industry, Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales + MORE!

With Black Friday around the corner, we're checking in to our next…

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Airbnb to vet 7 million listings in overhaul of verification system

Airbnb has announced a slew of changes to its verification system, but…

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All the winners from the 2019 AHA National Awards for Excellence

Australia's very best of the hospitality sector have been crowned. Find out…

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Regional Australia to benefit from reformed Business Events Bid Funds Program

A few key changes to the Business Events Bid Funds Program are…

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REVEALED: All the winners from the 2019 TAA NSW Awards for Excellence

It was a night where the red was as good as the…

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“A kick to the tourism industry”: NSW government slammed over $35m budget cut

Just like the fireworks in the accompanying photo, two prominent industry bodies…

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TAA warns cruise industry could “flatten out” if Sydney doesn’t expand berthing facilities

Though that's not to say Sydney's overseas passenger terminal will now be…

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Hotel wrap: Luke Nguyen partners with Reverie Saigon, Hilton’s first Garden Inn property Down Under + more!

There's a wealth of delicious news in this week's hotel wrap, and…

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Flavour of the Week: TAA elects new NSW chair, Pulse Travel welcomes new ‘Diamond Club’ member + more

Here’s our weekly wrap of all the industry’s latest movers and shakers.…

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Flavour of the Week: Virgin’s board change-up, Crown’s new hotel GMs + more

Say hello to the latest movers and shakers in the industry. However,…

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Peak tourism accommodation body welcomes Victoria’s state budget

Tourism Accommodation Australia’s Victorian branch has welcomed the recently announced state budget…

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Flavour of the Week: Hilton appoints new GM, management change at CTM, Tourism Solomons CEO’s new role + more

Here’s the latest movers and shakers in the travel industry. As in…

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Peak accommodation body welcomes Labor’s “common-sense” tourism plan

Such is the interest in politics of Travel Weekly staff comes this…

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Carol Giuseppi resigns from Tourism Accommodation Australia

All the new appointments and resignations across the industry lately are making…

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Hotel Career Expo coming to Sydney in May

The expo is part of an ongoing focus to attract youngsters to…

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Aussie hotel industry is “scared”: Airbnb

The David and Goliath battle between Airbnb and the hotel industry has…

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“Aussie hotel industry is scared”: Airbnb

The David and Goliath battle between Airbnb and the hotel industry has…

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Top hotels touted at accommodation awards

TAA's Awards for Excellence were celebrated last Thursday and we had a…

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TAA & Stayz gang up on share accommodation

Tourism Accommodation Australia and Stayz are ganging up on the likes of…

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Jetstar strikes Airbnb deal, faces backlash

Jetstar faced backlash from us recently, but it had nothing to do…

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TAA peeved at Jetstar for Airbnb deal

We too were peeved at Jetstar recently, but it had nothing to…

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Hospitality penalty cuts not enough: TAA

AHA and TAA want to further chop weekend penalty rates, although won't…

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Are Qantas and Airbnb a match made in hell for industry?

Tourism Accommodation Australia has not taken lightly to the new found partnership…

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IHG’s Karin Sheppard appointed to TAA Board

Sheppard said she was delighted to join the TAA Board.

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Shorten says it’s time to share

While the sharing economy isn't in everyone's good books, Labor leader Bill…

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Australia welcomes back a Tourism Minister

But don’t crack open the champagne just yet, these industry experts warn.

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The travel industry welcomes back a Tourism Minister

But don’t crack open the champagne and celebrate just yet, says these…

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The very best of Australia revealed

From east to west coast, Australian Hotels Association has crowned the hottest…

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Hotels feel the heat from Airbnb

While new hotels is good news, one sector is demanding the government…

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Hospitality workplace relations comes under fire

TAA's Martin Ferguson has said that the hotel accommodation industry is being…

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Frocks rock at the TAA awards

Who are the biggest winners when it comes to accommodation across NSW?

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TAA slams door on Airbnb

The popular Airbnb has come under fire from Tourism Accommodation Australia, who…

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NSW budget brings strong support for tourism

The NSW Government has walked the walk for the travel industry, committing…

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